The
Huntsville Track Club held an executive board meeting on December 20, 2011 at
the Lodge at Southwood Presbyterian Church.David opened the meeting at 6:30 pm.

The
meeting began with a marathon report from Suzanne.

An update was given about
volunteer who was struck by a car during the marathon.

Board discussed safety issues and
ways to ensure the racecourse is safe for all involved.

The board will talk with
Huntsville Police to discuss safety of our racecourses and see what, if anything, can be done to improve safety.

Suzanne proposed raising entry
fee for marathon to cover costs of the race photos.No decision was made at this meeting.

Board discussed split
timers.Split timers were late and
we didn’t have enough.Discussion
points included do we really need split timers and could spirit teams
provide split timing.Board also
discussed having spirit teams work the aid stations.This was all just for discussion.No decision was made at this meeting.

Noted that a lot of trash was
left on course after the race.

Discussed course markings

David
noted that the club is still looking for a race director for the A&M
10K.A previous candidate is no longer
available so the board is still looking for a volunteer.

Next
topic was the Cookie Dash.Southwood Presbyterian Church will not be the sponsor this
year.Also, Clare Purinton has stepped
down as race director after doing a fantastic job for many years.Board talked about potential race
directors.Carol Eaton will be the race
director for 2012.Board is looking at
options for the racecourse – whether to use same course as last year or change
to a new venue.No decision was made at
this meeting.The board and race
director will look at options and make that decision ASAP.

Lastly,
the board had a brief discussion about the website and an electronic
newsletter.